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Browse allAuthorizes veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship through electronic means, subject to limitations and requirements such as Vet making a good faith effort to determine if care should be provided through telemedicine instead of in person.
# Summary of Rhode Island Veterinary Telemedicine Bill This bill would allow veterinarians in Rhode Island to establish a relationship with a pet owner and their animal through electronic means — such as video calls or other telehealth technology — rather than requiring an initial in-person visit.
Provides that licensed independent clinical social workers be able to enroll and bill Medicaid directly for covered services provided to adults with Medicaid fee-for-service coverage.
# Summary of Rhode Island Bill: Direct Medicaid Billing for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers This bill would allow licensed independent clinical social workers (LICSWs) in Rhode Island to enroll directly as Medicaid providers and bill the state's Medicaid program on their own for services they provide to adult patients.
Entitles disabled and military voters to utilize electronically transmitted ballots.
## Summary of Rhode Island Bill: Electronically Transmitted Ballots for Disabled and Military Voters This bill allows two specific groups of voters in Rhode Island — people with disabilities and military members — to receive and submit their ballots electronically.
Provides for the right to strike for public sector workers in Rhode Island, including teachers, with exceptions for police officers, firefighters, 911 employees, and correctional officers.
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Prohibits landlords from inquiring about an applicant's prior incarceration and from discriminating against those who have been released from prison.
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Amends the composition of the Urban Collaborative and provides that the collaborative be governed by a board of trustees.
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